We have a Public Bus service that runs to a timetable, Monday – Sunday. These services accept Opal cards and debit/credit cards (using payWave) only. Cash is no longer accepted on any TfNSW service.
No, cash payments are not accepted. Only contactless payments are accepted (Opal, visa, mastercard & AMEX). The fare is a flat rate based on the distance you travel. For Concession rates, please more read about Concession Opal Cards.
No, you must apply for these opal cards online at www.opal.com.au. These will then be sent to your given address. We can only issue Adult and Child / Youth opal cards.
No, our services all run to a timetable which are not implemented to wait for delayed trains/planes.
Bicycles cannot be taken on buses because they are difficult to stow without inconveniencing or potentially endangering other passengers.
Surfboards can be taken on board, although the driver may refuse if the service is at capacity.
Please click here to read more about travelling with bikes and surfboards.
Each passenger must have their own Opal card or contactless payment card to pay for their travel
We have a Public Bus service that runs to a timetable, Monday – Sunday. These services accept Opal cards and debit/credit cards (using payWave) only. Cash is no longer accepted on any TfNSW service.
No, cash payments are not accepted. Only contactless payments are accepted (Opal, visa, mastercard & AMEX). The fare is a flat rate based on the distance you travel. For Concession rates, please more read about Concession Opal Cards.
No, you must apply for these opal cards online at www.opal.com.au. These will then be sent to your given address. We can only issue Adult and Child / Youth opal cards.
No, our services all run to a timetable which are not implemented to wait for delayed trains/planes.
Bicycles cannot be taken on buses because they are difficult to stow without inconveniencing or potentially endangering other passengers.
Surfboards can be taken on board, although the driver may refuse if the service is at capacity.
Please click here to read more about travelling with bikes and surfboards.
Yes, you can bring a scooter on our buses. It should be foldable and stored in the appropriate areas. When scooters can’t be folded, they can become a safety concern if they are blocking aisles – and become a trip hazard. Scooter owners need to be mindful of this. If the number of scooters being taken on services increase, or where it raises safety issues, the driver may refuse you to bring it onboard.
Assistance animals (guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs) with a valid form of accepted accreditation are allowed on all public transport in NSW.
Pet animals may be allowed to travel on buses if it is confined in a box, basket or other container as required by the Passenger Transport (General) Regulation 2017. However, permission is required by the driver. In accordance with industry recognition, therapy animals, facility animals, and emotional support animals are considered to be companion animals. These animals do not have public access rights and can only travel using the arrangements provided for travelling with pets.
You can fill out our online booking form here, call (02) 4982 2940, chat to us live online or email charter@pscoaches.com.au directly.
To be eligible for a School Opal card, students must:
Students with school travel passes this year will not need to apply for a School Opal card unless they are changing schools or their home address or moving from year 2 to 3 or year 6 to 7.
For new applications or for students with changing circumstances, the parents, guardians or students over 16 years are required to fill in a form online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students
After filling in the online application you print it off and take it to the school to endorse. Tranport for NSW has the data online from the application and waits for the school to then endorse the application and will mail the School Opal card to the applicant’s home address.
Parents/guardians of students deemed ineligible by their school or local transport operator may apply to the Department of Transport for a review of that decision.
Term passes are available for students who are not eligible for free travel. To apply for a pass please visit apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/termBusPass
Parents or guardians should apply for a replacement School Opal card at www.transportnsw.info/school-students
Please click here for our Bus Safety Education Program
Port Stephens Coaches offers a wide range of day tours and matinee theatre trips and extended multi day tours lasting from 2 days to 15 days.
If you have your own itinerary planned, our charter department offers coach hire for all group sizes and will customise a quote for your plan. This means you will need to organise and book your venues. If you would like to take the stress out of organising your own accommodation, meals and attractions, you can join one of our existing tours. Visit our tour page to read more.
No, the Sydney Express leaves Port Stephens in the morning and returns in the afternoon. There is only one service a day, 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day).
No, our Sydney service is a private chartered service which means Opal is not accepted.
You can only board the Sydney coach and pay for a one way ticket in cash, if there are seats available. All return bookings must be pre-booked and paid.
No, our Sydney service runs to a timetable and will only pick up/drop off at our designated locations which are listed on our website. View timetables here.
No, our services all run to a timetable which are not implemented to wait for delayed trains/planes.
No, we do not reserve seating on the Sydney Express. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers with accessibility needs are asked to let our staff know ahead of time, so we can help make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Pets are not permitted on the Sydney Express.
Assistance animals (guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs) with a valid form of accepted accreditation are allowed but require booking and our staff must be notified in advance.
Please note the coach will not stop for toilet breaks.
Baggage is limited to 1 per passenger which must not exceed 20kg in weight. A small bag for carriage inside the coach is also permitted. Additional luggage will incur a fee of $10 per bag in excess of 1 bag and must be booked in advance.
